Some volunteers take photos in front of the main venue for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 11, 2021. [Photo/IC]

The annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia will be held in Boao, South China's Hainan province, from April 18 to 21. Themed "A World in Change: Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt and Road Cooperation", this year's annual conference will be held both online and offline, and over 2,000 people are expected to participate in the conference offline.

A staff member examines equipment at the press center for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 11, 2021. [Photo/IC]

A view outside the main venue for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia during sunset in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 11, 2021. [Photo/IC]

A staff member debugs lighting equipment at the press center for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 11, 2021. [Photo/IC]

A staff member makes preparation at the main venue for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 10, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]

Workers arrange potted plants outside the main venue for the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia in Boao, South China's Hainan province, April 10, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua]